PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEYHIS EXCELLENCYMR. REJEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN
My dear friend and brother,
On my personal behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan I extend my heartfelt congratulations to You and Your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Turkey – Day of Republic.
Today, Turkey, as an authoritative member of the world community, takes active part in the international life, successively supports its position.
I am convinced our interstate relations, our alliance on the ground of unbreakable friendship and fraternity of our peoples will constantly survive and strengthen due to our mutual will and efforts.
I wish You robust health, happiness, success in activity, and the fraternal people of Turkey – tranquility and progress.
Respectfully Yours,
Ilham Aliyev,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, 15 October 2004